Raleigh M55 1999 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Raleigh |
| Model | M55 |
| First production | 1999 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Raleigh M55 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm) - 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-850 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-379A Levers Tektro 824A Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Alivio |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Weinmann 519 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Steel |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Victor VP-H94 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC IG-31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP27 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano AceraX |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift Centera |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Raleigh M55 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and chromoly |
| Fork type | 2.0 (inches) Travel RST 260 |
Other Specs of Raleigh M55
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Precision Blue and Brite Yellow Fade |
| Weight | 27.5 |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-983 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Stratos Hyper Plush With Bumper Guard |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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Raleigh produced the M55 bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $379.99.
M55 bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Raleigh Mountain bike M55 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Precision Blue and Brite Yellow Fade .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Kenda K-850 tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 519, 36-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Tektro 824A linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-379A levers braking system and Shimano Alivio hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 aluminum with replaceable derailleur hanger material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this M55 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Steel.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano AceraX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC IG-31 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift Centera gear shift levers.